Cole Stiegler, age 17, 12/6/2007 performs the second and third movements of the Rimsky-Korsakov Trombone Concerto with the Armstrong High School Symphonic Band directed by Todd Burkholder. Cole's teacher is John England. See Cole's recording of Pryor's "Thoughts of Love" also on YouTube.
Cole Stiegler, 11th grade, Armstrong Senior High School, performs Arthur Pryor's "Thoughts of Love" on trombone, accompanied by his mom, Sonja Savre. Cole's trombone teacher is John England, his band director is Todd Burkholder. Watch Cole play the Rimsky-Korsakov Trombone concerto 7 months after his "Thoughts of Love" performance -- also on YouTube.
Cole Stiegler, age 18, performs Arthur Pryor's classic trombone solo, accompanied by Sonja Savre (Cole's mom). He daringly goes for the upper octave for his last of many performances -- and almost makes it. Look for Cole playing this a bit more conservatively also on YouTube. 5/8/2008 Armstrong High School, Plymouth, MN
160 person Armstrong HS Marching Band from Plymouth, MN performing at the Minnesota State Fair August 31, 2007 Directed by Todd Burkholder and Colin Woelfle (Some walking video included even though it's shakey so you can HEAR the whole selection.) Video by Michael Stiegler Check out the pictures of the parade at http://mbstiegler.sm ugmug.com/gallery/34 02187#190308928
Armstrong High School Marching Band
Plymouth, MN
Grand Champions 5 years in a row Anoka Halloween Parade 2007 Best Drum Line, Best Color Guard! Way to go! I walked with the band so you can hear the whole musical selection -- makes some of the video a bit bumpy! I should have gotten more of the fantastic color guard, too! (Sorry!)
video by Michael Stiegler
Keir, Cole and Mike get not get selected in the lottery for the Chequamegon Fat Tire race 2008. Sonja, Mike's wife and the boys' mom, has a preferred start since she wins her class year after year. In this video, we shamelessly beg to be let in the race.
A biology major with wasted trumpet chops, a wannabe sax maniac who missed his calling, and a JJ-to-be trombonist if he keeps playing. Apologies (if any are needed) to Herb Alpert. Recorded December 2005, uploaded a year later.
As Cole tries to introduce the next act in the Armstrong High School Band Variety show (3/14/2008), his dad walks on unannounced and interrupts Cole's intro. Two horn chart with "Band-in-a-Box" accompaniment.
Elk River meet. A little heavy on photographer's son but many skiers shown. If you want high resolution files of any pictures, download them at www.clubphoto.com and enter with stieg003@umn.edu or just e-mail me.
